Money Driven Medicine Test and Treatments That Don't Work

This eye-opening critique reveals how the U.S. healthcare system rewards excessive testing and treatment—often at the expense of patient health. Money Driven Medicine argues that many standard medical practices lack scientific backing, contributing to unnecessary procedures, preventable harm, and skyrocketing costs. Despite the highest per-capita spending, the U.S. trails other nations in key health outcomes, largely due to its neglect of preventive care and a fee-for-service model that prioritizes profit over value.

Dr. Cundiff highlights how financial incentives distort care, promoting unproven interventions driven by corporate interests rather than medical necessity. To fix this broken system, the book introduces a vision later expanded in Grand Bargains: replacing today's profit-focused insurance model with competing, self-regulating Accountable Care Organizations. These cooperatives would prioritize quality, affordability, and patient-centered outcomes—offering a practical, equitable path forward.